Medical Coding Certificates

Many consider the CPC to be the gold standard of medical coding credentials. It shows that you have broad knowledge and expertise within the profession and requires rigorous validation of your abilities.

The CPC requires an examination that questions you extensively on your knowledge and understanding of coding for physician services, procedures and diagnosis for medical claims.

The CPC-H shows your ability to accurately code outpatient facility and hospital services. To gain this credential you are questioned on the correct application of codes for billing outpatient facility services to insurance companies.

In order to gain this credential you are questioned on basic knowledge of coding-related payer functions, focusing on how those functions differ from provider coding. You'll also need to be very familiar with the relationship between coding and payments.

These credentialing opportunities exist for individuals who want to demonstrate their knowledge of special medical fields. They're geared towards the unique codes and guidelines used in the chosen specialty, and are usually taken by coders who have many years of experience.